The Votes Are In!

After a month of spirited competition and thousands of votes, Tablespoon.com announces the winners of The Munchies: People’s Choice Food Awards. Now in its second year, these awards honor standout contributors to the food world — from influential tastemakers and media to must-visit restaurants and local producers. With input from a panel of 26 knowledgeable food experts and the public’s enthusiastic support, the awards celebrate the diverse food experiences across the country. Congratulations to all the winners.

Terrific Tastemakers

Best Food Reality TV Show: Chopped (Food Network)

Best Food TV Personality: Alton Brown, Good Eats (Food Network)

Best Food Magazine: Cooking Light (Time, Inc.)

Best Food Blog or Site: Serious Eats

Best New Cookbook: Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller and Sebastien Rouxel

Best Food Podcast or Radio Show: NPR: Food (NPR)

Best Chef: Hugh Acheson, Empire State South, Atlanta

Best Bites

Best Burger: Butcher and the Burger, Chicago

Best Pizza: Bar Toma, Chicago

Best Taco: La Condesa, Austin, TX

Best Ice Cream: Graeter’s, Cincinnati

Best BBQ: Oklahoma Joe’s, Kansas City, KS

Best Breakfast: Loveless Café, Nashville, TN

Best Late Night Food: Waffle House, Atlanta

Delicious Destinations

Best Local Farmers Market: North Market, Columbus, OH

Best Food Truck: Kogi BBQ Truck, Los Angeles

Best Coffee Shop: Joe, New York

Best Craft Brewery: Rogue Ales, Newport, OR

Best Bakery: Hoosier Mama Pie Co., Chicago

Best Food City: Chicago